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COURSE OUTLINES FOR LEAVING CERTIFICATE SUBJECTS 2014
(TOPICS TAKEN FROM THE FOLLOWING)
IRISH (P)
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Gramadach
An Scéal
An Ríomhphost Pearsanta
An Leamhthuiscint
Prós – Ainmnithe
Filíocht - Ainmnithe
An Chluastuiscint
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Exam layout and guidelines
ENGLISH (H)
Paper One
 Techniques for Paper 1
 Speed Reading & Essay Planning
Paper Two
 The Macbeth Question (Single Text)
 Overview on Cultural Context and
General Vision and Viewpoint
 How to answer the Statement Question
(70 + 30/40 mark questions)
 Unseen Poetry Section and Selection
of Poetry
(Bishop, Plath, Mahon, Larkin,
Heaney, Dickenson and Yeats)
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HISTORY (H)
MATHS (H)
Paper 1
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Financial Maths
Paper 2 (Project Maths)
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Probability & Statistics
Trigonometry
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Exam questions and techniques
Exam questions and techniques
GEOGRAPHY (H)
Part 1: Short Questions
Global Interdependence (Option)
Ordnance Survey Maps
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Dictatorship & Democracy
Stalin’s Show Trials
The Jarrow March
The Nuremberg Rallies
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Modern USA
Montgomery Bus Boycott
LBJ and The Vietnam War
The Moon Landing 1969
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Over population
Migration
Historic Settlement
Urban Settlement
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Exam questions & techniques
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Exam questions and techniques
Elective Human Environment
MATHS (O)
Paper 1
 Algebra
 Complex Numbers
 Differentiation
Paper 2 (Project Maths)
 Statistics
 Co ordinate Geometry
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Exam questions and techniques
(Topics taken from the following)
FRENCH (H)
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Vocabulary
Grammar Revision
Reading and Listening Comprehension
Writing techniques for diary entries.
Wide range of topics covered for
reaction questions
PHYSICS(H)
CHEMISTRY (H)
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Electricity & Magnetism
Heat & Temperature
Nuclear Physics
Option 1 Particle Physics
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Exam questions and techniques
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Titrations
Organic Chemistry Techniques,
Calculations & Reactions.
Chemical Equilibrium
Thermochemistry - Titrations
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Exam questions and techniques
Exam questions and techniques
Sample answers for written section
BIOLOGY (H)
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DNA, RNA & Protein Synthesis
Viruses, Bacteria
Human Defense System
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Genetics
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Exam questions and techniques
ACCOUNTING (H)
 Final Accounts
 Interpretation of Accounts/Ratio Analysis
 Management Accounting
 Published Accounts
 Club/Service Accounts
 Farm Accounts
 Exam questions and techniques
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE (H)
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Soil
Genetics
Beef
Dairy
Sheep
Pigs
Oral Interview Practice
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Exam questions and techniques
BUSINESS (H)
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ABQ Preparation: Units 1, 2 & 3
Monitoring the Business
Household & Business Manager
Finance, Tax & Insurance
Human Resource Manager
Changing Role of Management
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Exam questions and techniques
ECONOMICS (H)
 Microeconomics
- Demand & Supply
- Elasticity
- Market Structures
- Demand for Factors of Production
- Cost of Production
 Macroeconomics
- International Trade
- Price Level
- Government and economy
IRISH (H)
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Ceapadóireacht - Essay Planning, Topics to cover, Foclóir agus
Seanfhocla, 2 Sample Essays
Filíocht – Géibheann
An Spailín Fánach
Mo Ghrá-sa (Notes and Sample Answers)
Prós
- Gnáthrud & Oisín (Notes & Sample Answers)
An Triail (2 Sample Answers)
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Exam Layout and Marking Scheme
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HOME ECONOMICS (SOCIAL & SCIENTIFIC) (H)
Selection of topics from the three core areas:
Food Processing & Packaging:
 Food Additives
 Microbiology
 Food Spoilage
 Preservation
Food Commodities
 Meat, Poultry, Fish & Eggs
 Milk, Butter, Cream, Yogurt & Cheese
Food Studies
 Nutrients
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ART
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Course outline for Art is included and attached on a separate
sheet.
Exam Layout and Guidelines
Art Easter Revision Outline
Day 1: Section 1 - Irish Art
Irish Metalwork, Bronze Age – Viking Period
Leaving Cert Questions & Sample Essay Layouts
Day 2: Section 2 – European Art
Introduction to Impressionism, including the artitst’s Manet & Monet
Leaving Cert Questions & Sample Essay Layouts
Day 3: Section 2 – European Art
Introduction to Post - Impressionism
Van Gogh & Gaugin
Leaving Cert Questions & Sample Essay Layouts
Day 4: Section 2 – European Art
Cubism and Surrealism
Picasso & Dali
Leaving Cert Questions & Sample Essay Layouts
Day 5: Section 3 – General Appreciation
Gallery Question
Public Art
Film Studies
Leaving Cert Questions & Sample Essay Layouts